Tag: seven years

  • Cavs 0-2 despite James’ triple-double (AP)

    Toronto Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani(notes), left, battles for the ball against  Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James(notes), right, during second half of an NBA basketball game  in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct.  28, 2009.

    Seven years in the NBA has taught LeBron James the importance of patience. It is being tested after Cleveland started its new season with two straight losses. Andrea Bargnani scored 28 points, Chris Bosh had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame James' 25th career triple-double to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Wednesday night.

  • BoSox back in to playoffs as Texas loses (AP)

    Boston Red Sox's Jason Bay(notes) (44), Casey Kotchman(notes) (11) and David Ortiz(notes) celebrate with J.D. Drew(notes), far right, after Drew hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009.

    Behind a closed clubhouse door, the Boston Red Sox celebrated their sixth playoff berth in seven years in the usual way: with spraying beer, commemorative hats and T-shirts, and the customary promises that they will play better once the postseason begins. "I like our chances," second baseman Dustin Pedroia said, popping out to the concourse to address a few dozen reporters who waited…